Hi Everyone,

Hare 'n Hounds RACE 10  A BIG thank-you to all paddlers that turned out to Race at the Hare 'n Hounds. I think we all came home with PBs, it was tough day and paddling up stream was very windy and choppy ... but we all flew back down stream and survived the blustery conditions!

The Div 6 competitors were in fine form and managed to hold of the Div 5 trio, Roger, Mark T. and Mark W. There was some great wash hanging practise going on throughout the whole race, with Carol and John (div 7) working together, Jean, Steve and young David sticking together, Jake and Graham B, hung on for a while, and the Div 5 paddlers sticking together very closely, (on Rogers wash ... that's according to Roger. Jean had certainly got the bit between her teeth, and with Steve and David alongside she wasn't going to let anyone get past. It was a very close call, with Jean home first, Steve 2nd and David 3rd ... but very well done to everyone! As ever great race practice especially for next week's Hasler! Results here.

With only 2 races to go, the competition for points is hotting up... Remember six races can count to your points so get the dates in your diary! If you have 6 races in you are guaranteed to get a prize! NEXT RACE

Race 11 - Sunday 9th October, plus a special Lightnings Race and Training Day ... please support us!

FINAL RACE for 2011 SERIES Race 12 - Sunday 6th November

Great Glen Expedition  John Cannon did the beginner course at the club with Colin Smith, and then organised his canoe expedition down the Great Glen, Scotland, well done John family and friends, I've attached his story and some lovely photos looks like you had a fantastic trip! Thanks John its well worth a read you must be very proud of your achievement.

Don't forget its the Chester Hasler 18th September  Please come along and support the club, come and race and, or give us a hand their will be plenty to do......... if you cant make it then maybe bake us a cake or supply some refreshments to sell, we need to boost the funds to buy and repair kayaks..... THANKS! We are meeting at 9.30, Registration starts at 10.00 and Racing starts at 12.00. Details here.

Also if you haven't got a club vest or need a New one please ask Jean or Carol, they are really nice and are guaranteed to make you paddle faster!! Bargain at ONLY £10

Remember if you've got any races lined up, marathon, slalom, whitewater, results, canoe tips or stories, you want to share with the club, I'd love to hear from you and so would the rest of the Club so I can publish them in our Canoe Email News.

Its good to share News!!

Just email me malpasashleys@btinternet.com

Happy Paddling Jean

(on behalf of the canoe club committee)